Embracing Life: Gustav Landauer’s Anarchism as Rejection of Death
Religions December 27, 2023 DOI: 10.3390/rel15010047 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Mysticism |
| Keywords | Humanity Individualism Superstition Enlightenment Perspective graphical Epistemology Environmental ethics Aesthetics Theology Law |
| Key points | Argues that Landauer’s mystical anarchism, by overcoming death through a shift in perspective from space to time, fosters unity with humanity and the past, offering an antidote to death’s constraints. |
Abstract
This paper examines Gustav Landauer’s mystical anarchism, focusing on the concept of overcoming death as a core element of his thought. It explores Landauer’s rejection of death as both a linguistic superstition and a limited worldview, emphasizing the collective whole over individualism. The essay suggests that Landauer’s representation of revolution moving from space to time includes his account of mystical anarchy, which fosters a deep connection with the past and a sense of unity with the world and humanity. This shift in perspective promotes a more fulfilling and meaningful existence within a larger, authentic community that is an antidote to the constraints of death.